WASHINGTON, November 9, 2026: US President Donald Trump has said another war with Iran is highly unlikely, indicating that he would prefer a strong diplomatic agreement with Tehran over renewed military action while keeping the possibility of further strikes open.
Speaking in an interview with CNN, Trump said the chances of fighting resuming between the United States and Iran were extremely low, according to AFP.
The US president maintained that Washington had already carried out extensive military operations against Iran, claiming that American strikes had inflicted significant damage.
Trump said the scale of the previous military action was substantial and suggested that the current circumstances differed from those that had prompted earlier operations.
However, he did not completely rule out further military intervention, saying future decisions would depend on whether Iran agreed to what he described as a strong deal with the United States.
The president emphasized that reaching an acceptable agreement with Tehran would be central to avoiding another military confrontation.
His remarks came ahead of a planned meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, as Doha continues diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar has played a mediating role in communications between the two countries, seeking to facilitate dialogue and explore opportunities for a negotiated settlement.
Trump’s comments suggest that Washington remains open to diplomacy while retaining military options if negotiations fail to produce an agreement acceptable to the US administration.
The American president did not disclose specific conditions for a potential agreement or indicate whether negotiations had reached an advanced stage.
There has been no announcement of a finalized agreement between Washington and Tehran, leaving the outcome of ongoing diplomatic efforts uncertain.